1984 Johnson 70 Sea Horse - VRO??

[REN3G8]

Hi guys, are the Sea Horse motors VRO or do you have to premix oil/gas in the tank?

Noob here, just bought a first boat and it came with this motor.

Thanks.

 

[racerone]

I think 85 was first year for VRO on the 3 cylinder models,---------Where is the fuel pump mounted ?------What does fuel pump look like, is it a big , black plastic unit ?-------You need to be 100% sure on what you have here.----Perhaps a newer powerhead is installed.----Posting pictures helps.------Check with you local repair shop.

 

[REN3G8]

Will definitely get pictures under the cover, I haven't picked it up yet but have a couple of pictures of the actual motor.

 

[racerone]

Very nice paint job.-----I would do / witness a compression test on it before spending the money.-Better yet is a lake test.----Might not be easy to do a lake test seeing where the motor was built.-----Where are you located ?

 

[REN3G8]

lol... thanks. Was owned by an old man, he said he retouched the paint on it a couple of years back (he's going blind so definitely not the best at it).

Current weather -10C and snowing... might not get it tested until probably end of April but might be able to do an indoor test with a bin... just don't want to risk any water freezing at this time, the motor had oil change, new coils and plugs replaced at end of season last year.

 

[crazy charlie]

Personally after you do a compression test I would eliminate the oil tank if you find one and premix yourself.I trust ME mixing 2 cycle oil with my gas.I dont trust anything other than me.Charlie

 

[Mohawkmtrs]

According to the model number (J70TLCRD) it is not a VRO engine and requires pre-mix in the tank.

I'm about 2 hrs. east of you (near Belleville) and saw your other post. If I can help, PM me.

 

[jimmbo]

The cowl looks like an 84, but missing a red strip above the darkest one.
Racerone is correct about 1985 being the year the 3 cylinders got VRO

http://www.boatinfo.no/lib/johnson/brochures/1984johnson.html#/12

 

[REN3G8]

According to the model number (J70TLCRD) it is not a VRO engine and requires pre-mix in the tank.

I'm about 2 hrs. east of you (near Belleville) and saw your other post. If I can help, PM me.

That's awesome thanks!

I was looking out your way for boats for sale... ended up with this one from the Peterborough area.